Executive Order 13693: Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade

Plug Loads

Plug loads refer to energy used by equipment that is plugged into an outlet. In an office, key plug loads include computer and monitors, printers, and copiers. Plug loads can average approximately 30% of electricity use in office settings, much of which can be attributed to parasitic loads.

Cost-Effective Upgrades

Want to incorporate high-performance measures into your building? Determine which upgrades and energy conservation measures could be most cost-effective based on the size and location of your building.

Sample Contract Language for Environmental Programs

Through FEDSAT, federal facility managers can improve the performance of federal faciltiies. Users can assess their knowledge, identify areas where additional training is needed, and locate free training resources to fill the gaps. Upon passing, registered users will receive a FEDSAT Certificate of Completion, demonstrating fulfillment of the FBPTA requirements.

Water Consumption Intensity

Total water consumption per square foot of building space (e.g., kgal/sq-ft)

WaterSense

WaterSense, a partnership program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), seeks to help consumers make smart water choices that save money and maintain high environmental standards without compromising performance. Independent, third-party licensed certifying bodies certify that products meet EPA criteria for water-efficiency and performance by following testing and certification protocols specific to each product category. Products and services that have earned the WaterSense label have been certified to be at least 20% more efficient without sacrificing performance.

Case Study

Spatial Equity

Organizations today are less hierarchical and work is more team based, more mobile, and more cross functional. A key to spatial equity is that space layout and workstation standards are based on new ways of working and specific work tasks and business needs rather than organizational hierarchy.